Drug reference
Glucosamine
Vitamin · Osteoarthritis treatment
Also known as Glucosamine hydrochloride, Glucosamine sulfate, Glucosamine sulfate crystalline formulation
VitaminOsteoarthritis treatment
CDSCO approvedSchedule H
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Endogenous glucosamine is a precursor used to produce glycosaminoglycans and other proteoglycans in articular cartilage. Supplementation with glucosamine is postulated to increase the supply of these necessary building blocks, leading to better maintenance and strengthening of existing cartilage, thereby addressing the imbalance between cartilage production and degradation seen in osteoarthritis.
Indications
OsteoarthritisKnee osteoarthritis
Dosing
- Adult
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Contraindications
- Shellfish allergy (potential cross-allergenicity)
Side effects
Common
mild diarrheaheartburnabdominal crampingnausea
Related guidelines
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Sources: Katzung·Verified: 2026-05-13 · House clinical team